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Covering all the major professional sports teams in Seattle as well as the University of Washington and Washington State University. Kirsten and Art also talk about the business of sports, such as the proposal to build a new arena in Seattle. Thiel offers a unique and informed perspective to listeners. His philosophy for his commentary on KNKX is to give the casual sports fan "enough information to be interesting at a party."

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Seahawks' 'smart' draft selections offer hope to fans in new era

2022/05/03

The Seattle Seahawks added nine players in the NFL draft that wrapped up over the weekend. But none was a quarterback to replace Russell Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos in the offseason.

With a rookie phenom on the roster, is this the year the Mariners finally return to the playoffs?

2022/04/08

After barely missing the playoffs last year, the Seattle Mariners' season of high expectations begins Friday in Minnesota. Seattle Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez is on the Opening Day roster.

Departure of Seahawks QB Russell Wilson worthy of return of KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel

2022/03/11

The Seattle Seahawks' blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson this week was enough to bring back former KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel.

'It's not goodbye; it's see you later': Art Thiel ends weekly sports commentaries on KNKX after 15+ years

2022/02/18

For more than 15 years on KNKX, Art Thiel has been musing about sports in weekly conversations with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. That is changing after this week. Art sat down with Kirsten to talk about his big announcement.

LA Rams receiver Cooper Kupp among Super Bowl players with ties to Washington

2022/02/11

The Super Bowl takes place on Sunday. The NFC-champion Los Angeles Rams play the AFC-champion Cincinnati Bengals. There are some storylines — and players — for local fans to follow.

Seattle Storm signs key free agents, poised to go for it all in newly revamped home

2022/02/04

The Seattle Storm this week locked up their top three players for the 2022 season. It's a season that has them returning to their revamped home: Climate Pledge Arena.

The spotlight is on Gonzaga men's basketball in more ways than one this season

2022/01/28

Washington's Gonzaga Bulldogs are again atop the men's college basketball world. They're No. 1 in the coaches' poll and No. 2 in The Associated Press poll. But the program has also received some unwanted attention recently.

Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner among big question marks in team's offseason

2022/01/21

Following a disappointing 2021 season, the Seattle Seahawks will have an offseason full of change.

Can the Seahawks find a balance in the offseason to return to playoffs? Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson play a big role

2022/01/14

After their first losing season in the time of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks are spectators this weekend, as the NFL playoffs begin.

Kyle Seager's farewell to Mariners fans in October was his farewell to baseball

2022/01/07

Seattle Mariners fans are still adjusting to the news that the longest-tenured player on the team — third baseman Kyle Seager — has retired from baseball. Seager made the announcement via Twitter shortly after Christmas.

New NHL team Seattle Kraken in new Climate Pledge Arena: region's top sports story of 2021

2021/12/31

For their final conversation of the year, KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick recount the region's top five sports stories of 2021.

Virtually eliminated from playoffs after loss to Rams, Seahawks now playing for 'personal pride'

2021/12/24

The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field Sunday afternoon. Their loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night left the Seahawks with a 5-9 record and virtually eliminated from the playoffs.